Used cars on the East Rand

Used cars on the East Rand

The East Rand, the towns of Ekurhuleni east of Johannesburg, is home to a large number of car dealers, both franchise and independent, in Kempton Park, Benoni, Boksburg, Germiston, Edenvale, Springs and Alberton. With OR Tambo International Airport and the R21, N12 and R24 all close by, it is an easy drive from Pretoria and Johannesburg if the car you want is here.

Why buy from an independent dealer

Independent dealers often carry a wider spread of makes, ages and prices than a franchise dealer, from a first car for a student to a family SUV or a work bakkie. Many are owner-run, so you can deal with the person who chose the stock. Ask about the history of a car you like: a dealer who bought it from a local first owner can often tell you more than a listing can.

What to check

• The full price. Ask whether the roadworthy certificate, registration and licence are included.
• The papers. The registration certificate, VIN and engine numbers should match the car.
• Finance on the car. It must be settled before ownership passes to you.
• Your rights. A dealer sale falls under the Consumer Protection Act, so an undisclosed fault that appears within six months can be taken back to the dealer. The Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa handles disputes that can’t be settled.
• A test drive on the highway, not only around the block, because some faults only show at speed.

Seeing the stock first

Several East Rand dealers post new arrivals on their own website or Facebook page as soon as cars arrive. Look there before you drive out, and call to check a car is still available.

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Written by the Find4U team at QX Software in Pretoria. We read every website before its ad runs.